Book description
Ever since Annie got together with Ciccio, his Calabrian family have
spoken of their homeland as an earthly paradise, of wild nights
dancing the tarantella, of almond milk sold fresh from roadside
stalls, of honey cakes and amaro made from wild liquorice roots...
Now, at last, Annie and Ciccio are travelling down to see the
ancestral home and extended family for themselves, along with a bunch
of vocal and lively de Gilios who don't want to miss out on the fun.
Will everything Annie has learnt in her years among the Ligurians
stand her in good stead among the Calabresi? Or is she in for another
steep learning curve in the intricacies of Italian rural life?
Praise for RIPE FOR THE PICKING: 'A truly mouthwatering read' -
Hello!; 'As warm as the Mediterranean sun' - Daily Express Annie
Hawes, originally from Shepherd's Bush, is based in Liguria. Her
previous books, Extra Virgin and Ripe for the Picking, were worldwide
bestsellers.
